United States of America's courts have been deciding cases for over 200 years now. There have been hundreds of famous landmark cases that have inspired and even redefined the way our country is governed. Liberties and rights have been secured and protected because of these cases. But most famous of them all? Well, they are very interesting as well. In case you have any doubt, check out these 11 Most Famous Court Cases in America compiled by the experts of the Insidermonkey!

These landmark decisions establish a significant new legal principle or concept or otherwise substantially change the interpretation of existing law. Such decisions settled the law in more than one way. These cases had great power in forming what is now known as America. Much like the 10 Most Powerful Families in the World.